The Golden Trade: Or A Discovery Of The River Gambra, And The Golden Trade Of The Aethiopians (1904) - Paperback

by Richard Jobson (Author), Charles G. Kingsley (Editor), R. Morton Nance (Illustrator)

The Golden Trade: Or A Discovery Of The River Gambra, And The Golden Trade Of The Aethiopians (1904) is a historical book written by Richard Jobson. The book is a fascinating account of the author's travels to West Africa in the late 16th century, where he explored the River Gambia and discovered the lucrative trade in gold that existed among the local Aethiopians.Jobson's account is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early European exploration of Africa and the beginnings of the transatlantic slave trade. The author's descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes of West Africa are vivid and detailed, and his account of the golden trade is a testament to the wealth and sophistication of the Aethiopian civilization.Overall, The Golden Trade is an important work of historical literature that sheds light on a little-known chapter of African history and the early European exploration of the continent. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Africa, the transatlantic slave trade, or the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.